Chile vs Argentina Prediction: 26/6/2024

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Chile
Chile enters this match after a 0-0 draw against Peru in their recent Copa America game. During that match, Chile held 65% possession and had 11 shots on goal, with just one on target. In contrast, Peru managed 7 attempts, with 4 on target.

A notable trend in Chile’s recent games is the prevalence of scoreless outcomes. In five of their last six matches, betting on “Both Teams to Score” would not have paid off. However, this trend may not continue in their upcoming match against Argentina.

Argentina
Argentina comes into this game fresh off a 2-0 victory over Canada in their last Copa America outing. In that match, Argentina dominated possession with 65% and had 19 shots on goal, 9 of which were on target. Julián Álvarez scored in the 49th minute, and Lautaro Martínez added another in the 88th minute. Canada managed 10 shots, with 2 on target.

Argentina’s defense has been particularly strong, conceding only 2 goals in their last six matches while their forwards have netted 14 goals during the same period.

Head-to-Head
Looking at their recent head-to-head encounters dating back to March 23, 2017, Chile has not won any of these matches, while Argentina has secured 3 wins, with 3 matches ending in draws. A total of 11 goals have been scored in these games, with Chile contributing 4 and Argentina 7, averaging 1.83 goals per match.

Their last meeting was in the South American World Cup Qualifiers on January 28, 2022, where Argentina defeated Chile 2-1. In that match, Chile had 60% possession and 13 shots on goal, with Ben Brereton Díaz scoring for Chile. Argentina, with 7 attempts on goal, saw goals from Ángel Di María and Lautaro Martínez.

Prediction
We anticipate that Chile will likely score against Argentina, but it may not be enough to secure a win. Our prediction is a narrow 2-1 victory for Argentina.

Our expert partners suggest betting on over 1.5 goals for this match.